24555: Leiderman (comment) re: 24551: Senou - Savannah Monument Project

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Stuart M Leiderman <leidermn@cisunix.unh.edu>

> dear Readers:
>
> I'm glad to see a new
> announcement about the Savannah Monument project. 
> indeed, the free
> Haitian soldiers who help American Independence deserve 
> a monument
> for their troubles and their lives.
>
> however, the website
> describing the project is partly out of date and 
> partly
> inconsistent.  in one place, it says that $1 million is required;
> in another place, it says that $1.5 million dollars is required.
>  and 
> still, I did not find a financial progress report
> describing how much 
> money has been raised and how it has been
> spent, how much more money 
> needs to be collected and how future
> funds will be spent.
>
> this project is big business, but important
> information is not posted 
> and the committee has never answered my
> requests for a financial report.
>
> I believe the project committee
> can fulfill its purpose of erecting a 
> monument in Savannah, Georgia
> if it makes a commitment to transparency in 
> fundraising and
> reporting about the project.  this is a relatively easy 
> task.
>  I would like to see all books and records -- money collected and
> money spent -- available for examination and posted on the website.
>  when 
> that happens, I will be happy to consider a contribution
> and encourage 
> others to contribute.  let's complete the
> Savannah Monument Project this 
> year.
>
> thank
> you,
>
> Stuart Leiderman